Wed by a King's command, she surrendered to love's majesty....
In the safety of her adoptive father's estate, south of London, Felise
Scelfton is raised oblivious to the power of her beauty and rumors of
her dowry. But when the knights of Windsor court brandish their swords
and bid for her hand, Felise realizes she'd better keep her flirtatious
tongue in check, lest her jests be taken as vows. Little does Felise
know that King Henry II has already decided her fate--his royal command
gives her hand to Sir Royce Leighton, the scarred and brooding lord of
Segeland, in order to seal a political alliance. Despite the arranged
marriage, desire blooms between the newlyweds and Royce finds his bitter
memories fading in the presence of his alluring and nurturing young
wife. But the King hasn't had his last word just yet, and old suitors
seek revenge. Court scandals are never simply forgotten and Felise and
Royce must decide if their love can withstand the cruelest of betrayals.